Lesson Plan

Boundary Basics Blueprint

Participants will learn to identify, articulate, and maintain healthy personal and professional boundaries through guided discussions, mapping exercises, and personal reflections.

Establishing clear boundaries enhances relationship skills, reduces stress and burnout, and promotes well-being by empowering adults to protect their time, energy, and values.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Workshop Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Boundaries

10 minutes

Step 3

Scenario Sharing Circle

15 minutes

Step 4

Boundary Mapping Exercise

15 minutes

Step 5

Personal Boundary Reflection

10 minutes

Step 6

Closure and Next Steps

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Where Do You Draw the Line?

Welcome participants, introduce yourself and session flow, and set intentions for learning about boundaries.

Workshop Objectives

Quickly run through each objective. Encourage participants to refer back as they progress.

What Are Boundaries?

Explain boundaries as guidelines—use examples from participants if time allows.

Types of Boundaries

Discuss how personal and professional boundaries overlap and differ.

Why Boundaries Matter

Highlight real-life benefits; invite quick examples from participants.

Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Ask participants to share signs they’ve noticed in themselves or others.

Scenario Sharing Circle

Introduce activity, distribute [Scenario Sharing Circle Guide](#scenario-sharing-circle-guide), and set timer.

Boundary Mapping Exercise

Explain steps clearly; provide [Boundary Mapping Exercise Sheet](#boundary-mapping-exercise-sheet).

Personal Boundary Reflection

Encourage honest reflection; hand out [Personal Boundary Reflection Journal](#personal-boundary-reflection-journal).

Next Steps & Closing

Invite volunteers to share action steps; reiterate importance of ongoing practice.

Lesson Plan

Boundary Basics Blueprint

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Workshop Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up

Step 2

Introduction to Boundaries

Step 3

Scenario Sharing Circle

Step 4

Boundary Mapping Exercise

Step 5

Personal Boundary Reflection

Step 6

Closure and Next Steps

Slide Deck

Where Do You Draw the Line?

Workshop Objectives

What Are Boundaries?

Types of Boundaries

Why Boundaries Matter

Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Scenario Sharing Circle

Boundary Mapping Exercise

Personal Boundary Reflection

Next Steps & Closing

Activity

Journal

Where Do You Draw the Line?

Susan Richmond

Lesson Plan

Boundary Basics Blueprint

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Workshop Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up

Step 2

Introduction to Boundaries

Step 3

Scenario Sharing Circle

Step 4

Boundary Mapping Exercise

Step 5

Personal Boundary Reflection

Step 6

Closure and Next Steps

Slide Deck

Where Do You Draw the Line?

Workshop Objectives

What Are Boundaries?

Types of Boundaries

Why Boundaries Matter

Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Scenario Sharing Circle

Boundary Mapping Exercise

Personal Boundary Reflection

Next Steps & Closing

Discussion

Activity

Journal

Where Do You Draw the Line?

Susan Richmond